Redefining Precious Metals Through Reclamation
Gold Vault Capital is reclaiming gold and silver from abandoned mines across Nevada, Arizona, and California — no traditional mining required.
Through our proprietary evaluation and extraction methods, we are able to recover valuable metals from tailings and surface ore, while restoring the environment to BLM standards.
This unique model allows accredited investors to access precious metals at a fraction of market price, while contributing to environmental cleanup.
With inflationary pressure and growing demand for responsible investment, our strategy offers exceptional return potential with meaningful environmental impact.
Invest Smart, Restore Environment
Key Facts & Figures
- No actual mining – dozens of BLM Placer claims at 100+ year old abandoned mines across NV, AZ, and CA.
- Environmentally beneficial reclamation and recycling is at the heart of our mission.
- Over 2,000 fire assays conducted to date identifying over 100 abandoned mine sites for Au/Ag recovery.
- Over 2.5M tons of material included in current claims with an average GEO of over 0.1 oz/ton.
- S-K 1300 level valuation underway with Qualified Professional.
- Management team with over 100+ years of mining and environmental reclamation experience.
- BLM permit issued on first site and in process on next seven targeted sites.
- Material removal/processing to begin Q2 2026.
- Conservatively estimating 54% annual IRR with distributions beginning in Q2 2026.
Jesse Meade
Director of Investor Relations
Jesse Meade has over 25 years of experience in sales, business development, and strategic growth, with a career spanning real estate, mortgage, finance, and startup consulting. He has built a strong entrepreneurial mindset and has helped companies expand and scale across various industries. Since 2011, Jesse has specialized in assisting early-stage companies secure seed capital and develop the foundational strategies needed to succeed in competitive markets.
A skilled leader, Jesse has a track record of building strategic relationships, leading sales teams, and driving revenue. With a solid background in finance and communications, he is also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in theology, following an associate degree in the field. His commitment to personal growth and purpose-driven leadership has been central to his career and impact across industries.
Richard Areshian
Marketing director
Richard has 15 years of experience in management and leadership roles across financial services and marketing, with a strong focus on driving results and building successful teams. He has managed P&L responsibilities as VP Market Manager at Merrill Lynch and Director of Operations at American Financial Network Advisory Services, LLC. Richard has demonstrated a commitment to superior client service and upholding the highest levels of professional ethics and integrity throughout his career.
In addition to his operational expertise, Richard has significant experience in marketing, having served as Marketing Director at NFN8 GROUP and Gold Vault Capital. He led comprehensive marketing strategies, multi-channel campaigns, and digital marketing initiatives aimed at building brand awareness and driving ROI. Richard’s leadership skills in sales management, business development, and talent cultivation have been key to his success, from coaching financial advisors to managing high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
Todd M. Roberts
COASTAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS
With over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience in finance, entertainment, professional sports, and business consulting, Todd M. Roberts has built a reputation for creating value and guiding successful ventures. As founder of his own financial practice, he has advised corporations, organizations, and industry leaders, earning recognition such as the Insurance Industry’s National Quality Award and Top Producer honors at Mass Mutual.
At Gold Vault Capital, Todd draws on his diverse background and proven track record to strengthen investor confidence, foster strategic partnerships, and support the firm’s mission of delivering sustainable, results-driven opportunities.
Jim Mattern
COO, Chair, Advisory Board
Jim has 32 years’ experience as a consulting geophysical engineer in the oil and mining industries.
His experience includes evaluation of gold assay and geologic data for alluvial gold mine opportunity in Guyana, South America. Based on his evaluation, became a partner with the former Prime Minister of Guyana (Hamilton Green) and Troy Resources in the successful development and production of an alluvial gold mine in southern Guyana. B.Sc., Geophysical Engineering – Colorado School of Mines.
Mike Iannacchione
General Operations Manager
Mike is an expert in mine management, operations, engineering, planning, valuation, and resource estimation.
Mike was the General Manager at Florida Canyon Gold Mine, a large open-pit gold mine in Northern Nevada. Mike’s other experience includes:
- General Manager, Americas Gold & Silver
- General Manager, Relief Canyon Gold Mine
- Vice President General Manager for General Moly’s Mt. Hope Molybdenum Project
- Operations Manager at Goldcorp’s Marigold Gold Mine
- Vice President, and General Manager at the Round Mountain Gold Mine.
B.S., Mining and Mineral Engineering – University of Nevada; MBA – University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business.
Ben Yankowitz
CEO and Founder
Ben has more than 30 years of experience as a corporate attorney with leading law firms, specializing in securities, financial and merger and acquisition transactions, and has a background in financial analysis and real estate investment and development.
He was a director of Proteus Energy Corporation, a California-based private oil and gas production and development company and was its Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to 2014. During that time he developed extensive experience dealing with regulators on all aspects of environmental permitting. B.A. Mathematics – University of California, Berkeley; J.D. – University of Southern California; LLM – University of Cambridge.